New Year's
New Year's Echoes: Love's Resilience Amidst Year-End Goodbyes
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Here we are again, darling
Reflecting on being in the same situation once more with a loved one.
Hanging on the edge of New Year's
Facing the anticipation and uncertainty that comes with the arrival of the New Year.
And though it's been a few years
Acknowledging the passage of time and the emotions that linger over the years.
I'm still wondering when
Expressing curiosity about when the partner will leave again.
You'll be on a red-eye
Anticipating the partner's departure on a late-night flight.
Not looking back after the goodbye
Expecting the partner not to look back after saying goodbye.
A longer string of lonely hearts from
Describing a pattern of failed relationships with others.
Another girl from whichever city you were stopping by in
Recalling a previous relationship with another person from a different city.
Thinking she was different
Questioning the uniqueness of a new person in the partner's life.
Can I even blame them?
Raising doubts about blaming others for falling into the same situation.
When that's exactly what you told them
Reflecting on the partner's previous assurances to others.
I know exactly what you told them
Asserting knowledge of what the partner told others in the past.
The clock strikes and you kiss me
Describing a moment when the partner kisses despite feeling offended.
It's honestly offensive
Expressing genuine offense at the assumption of missing the partner.
Assuming that I missed you
Rejecting the idea of reminiscing about the partner.
Like I could ever reminisce you
Challenging the possibility of remembering the partner fondly.
And I walk out onto the driveway
Leaving a gathering and stepping outside into the driveway.
And everyone outside is smiling
Observing others smiling outside, creating a contrasting atmosphere.
They raise their glass, say "Happy New Year"
Noting the celebratory toast and wishes for a "Happy New Year."
Happy New Year
Repeating the New Year's greeting.
I thought it would be different
Expressing disappointment that the New Year didn't bring the expected change.
This year was gonna find me
Had hopes for a different experience in the current year.
I guess that I can only blame me
Taking responsibility for the unmet expectations and blaming oneself.
When that's exactly what you told me
Recalling the partner's previous warnings or assurances.
So here we are again, darling
Revisiting the familiar situation with the partner on New Year's.
Hanging on the edge of New Year's
Facing the uncertainty and emotional edge of another New Year.
Why don't you take me back a few years
Expressing a desire to go back to a time when things were different.
I'll be the vessel for your pain tonight again
Offering to bear the emotional burden for the partner once again.
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